Ian Jones

Owner of @CopamoAcademy, Football Development Officer at @NEL_Juniors, Manager of U16s Lions.... Always Learning....

[Steve Waide @SteWaide]

The main reason (apart from school runs 😫) that I’ve left the house over the past months has been football. Once again our inept government have put a stop to that.

They’ve no idea how much impact this will have on people involved in sport. Whatever that involvement may be.

[Ian Jones @CoachIanJones]

To make the best out of a bad situation I've decided to run more 1 to 1 sessions on Saturdays and Sundays..
Stay on Top... Keep it Going... Be Ready...
Get in touch to book a session ⚽️💪🧠

[Steve Waide @SteWaide]

People are allowed to say they miss football (or anything for that matter).

The same people are fully aware of the current circumstances & don’t need be reminded.

Everyone has things that keep them sane, however trivial they may appear to others. Including a ⚽️.

[Ian Jones @CoachIanJones]

Exactly this!!!!

[Steve Waide @SteWaide]

On today’s walk I saw this on the window of @flowersbycvt - sums up exactly my thoughts at the moment!! 🌈🤔

[NEL Juniors @NELJuniors]

Our NEL @ Home Skill of the Week! Give it a go and send us your videos!! ⚽️🎬⚽️🔵🔴🔵

[NEL Juniors @NELJuniors]

Well that was a first! Club meeting via Google Hangout! The future!

Thanks to all who logged on and the ideas shared! 👏👏👏🔵🔴🔵⚽️

[NEL Juniors @NELJuniors]

Who’s have thought it eh?! Finally some clarity though and delighted it’s come sooner rather than later 👏👏👏

[NEL Juniors @NELJuniors]

The first threat has come through...

‘matches will be forfeited and awarded to the opposition and you can appeal but will be fined’

We are being fined (well we aren’t as we aren’t paying) for safeguarding our community!!!

😡😡😡😡😡

[Ian Jones @CoachIanJones]

@LawnswoodU12s @LeedsFA @FA Where are these "all weather" pitches you're talking about please???... 🧐

[Ian Jones @CoachIanJones]

Another weekend without any grassroots football in Leeds....
Is it time to really consider playing our seasons through the summer?? 🤔 @LeedsFA @FA

[NEL Juniors @NELJuniors]

Some of our teams have played as little as 5 league games this season - being threatened with fines if they don’t play upto 5 games per week.

When will we switch to summer football? People saying cricket - the most exclusive sport around. Waiting lists. Let people choose.

[Ian Jones @CoachIanJones]

@SteveHogg12 @LeedsFA @FA I know Steve. My u15s have only played 5 league games! Looking like midweek games in April and May!

[NEL Juniors @NELJuniors]

Fantastic to see so many of our NEL players take the opportunity to meet @gembon23 in Leeds last night! Fantastic role model to all our young players! 🔵🔴🔵⚽️⚽️⚽️👏👏

[NEL Juniors @NELJuniors]

Our U7s Lionesses & Garforth Rangers warming up together before today’s match! Loving the game and playing together in the spirit the game should be played! 🔵🔴🔵🤝👊

[Ian Jones @CoachIanJones]

@VUFC_ @EssexCorinthian @FCMexico1 @J_Russell1994 🏆🏆🏆

[Ian Jones @CoachIanJones]

This is what our game should be about 👌👌

[NEL Juniors @NELJuniors]

Big thanks to @LS27_FC Blacks for their hospitality in a close fought game with our U11s Tigers 🐯! 🔵🔴🔵👏 🌭🌭🌭⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

[NEL Juniors @NELJuniors]

Our U15s Lions 🦁 during their highly entertaining game with Nidd Juniors today! Goals galore, end to end and enjoyment for all! ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🔵🔴🔵👏👏👏

[Ian Jones @CoachIanJones]

Good performance from my @NELJuniors u15 Lions this morning against Nidd United in the @Harrogate_JFL
Well done to all players, coaches and parents for creating an excellent playing environment. Well apart from the pitch that is...
👌⚽️💪🧠🔴🔵

[Ian Jones @CoachIanJones]

@itsdommasefield @LUFC Hahaha